Thank you for your interest in submitting a request to the Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Community Grant Program. It is the goal of the grant program to help support organizations that are advancing community health through collaborative and evidence-based practices targeting the priority health needs in Manitowoc County. Annually $50,000 of grants are awarded to local non-profit organizations.
Applications are reviewed biannually by the Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Community Grant Program Committee. The committee is made up of leaders from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. When submitting an application please be ready to provide the following information:
- A description of the project, target population and how funds will be used
- How the project addresses social determinants of health or Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Community Health Improvement Plan priorities
- Expected project outcomes and evaluation process
- Plans to ensure sustainability of project
- A description of project collaborations with other organizations
- Supporting documents: project budget, list of board of directors and annual report
Qualifications
- IRS tax-exempt organization(s) classified as a 501(c) that provides services in the Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital service area (Manitowoc County). Projects that:
- Incorporate population health and align with Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital Community Health Improvement Plan priorities
- Contribute to improving the overall health status of the community, including social determinants of health:
- Education (e.g., Literacy programs, higher education programs, health education programs)
- Employment (e.g., Soft skills training, apprenticeship programs, internship programs)
- Health (e.g., Access to quality care, healthy food, screening, behavior health)
- Safety (e.g., Transportation, housing, green space access, violence education and prevention)
- Establish new programs or support existing initiatives that improve health and wellness
- Support communities in Manitowoc County, specifically marginalized communities
- Foster collaboration between organizations
Please keep in mind that Holy Family Memorial Community Grant Program does not provide funding for the following:
- Requests that benefit an individual
- Political campaigns and/or elected officials
- Fundraising initiatives
Send questions to Kate Nickel ([email protected]) or Amanda Wisth ([email protected]).